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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1900
Page
4
Mrs Harris and her daughter Linn, sister of Mrs A Hise, plan a visit during the school vacation at West Liberty. Harris is a teacher in the public schools.
A rough advertisement touts Kari's Clover Root Tea as an ab cure for chronic constipation. It claims a money back guarantee and a 50 cent price, available at J. H. Stewart's drug store.
A notice promotes sale of a West Virginia residential lot with good drainage and trees. The seller offers house construction after buyer plans and allows monthly installment payments. The ad intends to attract buyers by promising a shaded, ornamental lot in a fine neighborhood.
Advertises newly built and near ready homes available for sale at very low prices with favorable terms. The brief notes some properties are brand new while others are near completion.
Voters list new residents and those who have passed away in the First and other wards. The article notes five deaths in First ward since the last election and records new voters moving from various townships and states into each ward, with specific names and previous residences listed. The registration boards meet today to process changes and determine voting places for the spring elections.
The remains of the late Hon. Wm Wilson will be brought to this city tonight from Keota. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 from the residence of his son W A Wilson. The remains will be laid to rest in the City cemetery.
Polls open Monday from seven a m to seven p m as the new law in force applies closing hours. City officials report notices served to Mayor Ross and Secretary of State guidance followed. law approved by governor and now binding on state elections Monday.
At Maple Grove school meeting on the second Monday to March the district voters approved a tax to build a three quarter mile road west of the Maple Grove school in English River township. The road project moves forward as the school board levies the tax for the needed route. Also noted is the illness of Charles Cunningham who had been working on the T Riley farm and herding to St Elmo, Fayette County Illinois with Wiley Davis.
Boone March 24 R B VanGorder was arrested today on bigamy charges after his February marriage to a local woman. His former wife arrived from Elmira New York to prompt the arrest. Several local residents and visitors are noted in this brief news roundup.
On March 20, 28 and April 4 the Iowa Central Railway will sell one way excursion tickets to North Dakota at very low rates. For information contact coupon ticket agents or write Geo. S. Barry G P and T A Marshalltown Iowa.
Thomas Simpson jr offers handmade chenille rugs at J. B. Crails with factory pricing and direct sale. Rugs advertised as durable, through a local shop window.
A 19th century drug advertisement touts Karl's Clover Root Tea as improving complexion via digestion, liver and bowels. It claims direct action on bowels liver and kidneys, with price 25¢ to 50c and lists J. H. Stewart as druggist.
An experienced craftsman advertises paper hanging with meticulous results and reasonable prices. He offers to bring samples and sell directly at a low figure and invites calls or phone inquiries to arrange service.
The Cheshire bill for taxing telephone companies passed the senate with the Blanchard substitute. It mirrors railway property taxation in distribution and levy, aiming to fix defects cited by a supreme court decision. Also notes Suriname unrest and British treatment of prisoners, and a Virginia alderman suing a New York paper over a libel claim calling him "Hinky Dink McKenna."
As we go to press two prominent local women, Mrs. Baldwin and Mrs. Skinner, remain gravely ill. Mrs. Baldwin, living with her sister Mrs. J. W. Moore, is reported very low. Mrs. Skinner, once improved, faces possible brain complications after a long pneumonia illness.
W A Wilson traveled from Keo ta and returned home this morning. Edgar, arriving from the east, met him along the trip. Elmer reached Keota from St Paul Nebraska early today.
Mrs. J. S. Rice of Davenport arrives this morning and, formerly a city resident, is guest at the William Moore home on West Weehtorton street.
Bay mare offered for sale described as not a thoroughbred but suitable value. Also advertised are agents wanted for the best typewriter on the market the Pittsburg Visible with sight at all times. exclusive territory available. Address Pan Hardware Company Pittsburg A. 3t.
A local program invites residents to join daily meals offered to the public. Organizers emphasize inclusive dining and community gathering as a affordable, welcoming option for neighbors to eat together.
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